by María Elisa Sánchez Sanz · ISBN 9788427605893
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«Cestería tradicional española», a basket weaving manual by María Elisa Sánchez Sanz (Editora Nacional, paperback, 154 pp., Spanish).
The work traces a journey through traditional Spanish basketry, from its origins and historical evolution to the practice of the craft. It explains the materials, with special attention to wicker, and the techniques with which artisans made the baskets, and proposes a bibliography to further the study of this craft.
Published in Madrid in 1982, it is part of the collection «Artes del tiempo y del espacio», of which it is number 5.
It will appeal to enthusiasts of handicrafts, craftsmanship and traditional Spanish culture.
